Why is Pain de mie grandes tranches complet classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the formulation includes refined whole‑wheat flour, added leavening, emulsifiers, a preservative and other processing aids; the label lists emulsifiers E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) and E481 (sorbitan tristearate), preservative E282 (calcium propionate) and antioxidant E300 (ascorbic acid).

How does the sugar and salt content in this bread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 6.2 g of sugars and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a moderate amount of quickly available carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, making it less suitable for strict diabetic control, while the salt level, although lower than many processed breads, may still contribute to daily sodium intake and should be limited for hypertension.

Is the presence of wheat gluten and soy flour a concern for people with gluten or soy allergies?

Yes; the ingredient list includes wheat gluten and soy flour, both of which are common allergens, and the product is also labelled with traces of milk, so it is not safe for individuals avoiding gluten, soy or dairy.

Marque Repère,Epi d'Or,Scamark (Filiale E. Leclerc) • 550 g

Pain de mie grandes tranches complet

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pain de mie grandes tranches complet is a sliced whole‑meal bread marketed by the Repère/Epi d’Or/Scamark range at Leclerc. It falls under the Cereals and potatoes > Bread category, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its use of refined flours, added emulsifiers (E471, E481), a preservative (E282) and ascorbic acid. Nutritionally, it offers 7.4 g of fiber and 9.3 g of protein per 100 g, but also contains 6.2 g of sugars and 1.1 g of salt, and it lists wheat gluten, soy and traces of milk as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal255 kcal

Fat4.8 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates40 g

Sugars6.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sliced whole‑meal bread (≈4.75 g sugar, 5.5 g fat, 1.39 g saturated fat, 3.84 g salt and 5.38 g fiber per 100 g), this loaf contains more sugar and fiber but less fat, saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Farine complète de blé reconstituée 39 % (farine de blé, son de blé, germe de blé) ; eau ; farine complète de blé 20 % ; levain de blé (farine de blé, eau) ; levure ; huile de colza ; sucre ; sel ; farine de seigle ; émulsifiants : E471, E481 ; gluten de blé ; conservateur: E282 ; farine de soja ; poudre de malt de seigle ; agent de traitement de la farine : acide ascorbique. Traces de lait.

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